Study at a specialist college with the assurance of a university qualification. Develop your passions and reach your potential in a small, welcoming environment within a community of like-minded people.

An international reputation for excellence in conservation and arts education94% of students studying at the College* felt the programme had enhanced their skills and abilities (*2019 student survey)A rich arts environment and a focus on craft skills with vocational applicationBe inspired by the unique historic character and beautiful South Downs settingLocated close to Chichester and the South Coast, with easy access to London

The Graduate Diploma is your opportunity to develop the skills and competences to work towards becoming a professional ceramics conservator. You will start with basic treatments while being introduced to a diverse range of objects, then undertake progressively more complex conservation projects, from archaeological finds to decorative arts objects from a range of cultures and stylistic periods.

To acquire and practise both established and developing techniquesTo study ceramic technology, material culture and materials scienceTo work on artefacts from historical and private collections

Low student: tutor ratioInterdisciplinary environmentWell-equipped workshopIndividual workspace for each studentWorkshop access 8.30am-9pm, 7 days a weekIcon Professional Standards in Conservation

You will work in our well-equipped workshop with specialist facilities for cleaning, retouching and finishing. Facilities include:Pottery studio for making, firing and finishing new workAreas for photography and microscopyWet room for cleaning processesNew analytical laboratoryIT suite with specialist databasesOn-site Art and Conservation Library with thousands of specialist books and journals

On the Graduate Diploma you typically have around 24 contact hours per week.

When not attending lectures, seminars and workshop or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study for approximately 13-14 hours per week. Typically, this will involve:Reading journal articles and booksWorking on individual and group projectsUndertaking research in the libraryPreparing coursework assignments and presentations

Graduate Diploma: 60% of your time is spent in scheduled teaching and learning activityScheduled teaching and learning: 720 hoursIndependent learning: 480 hours